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“Why Making Stuff Is Fashionable Again: Jean Raila breaks down several theories of why crafting seems to have become ubiquitous overnight.” CRAFT: Make Cool Stuff, 01
“The Punk of Craft: Doing it yourself may be the ultimate form of rebellion.” CRAFT: Make Cool Stuff, 02.
“Coming Out of the Half-Finished Craft Closet: Jean Railla ponders her half-finished crafts.” CRAFT: Make Cool Stuff, 03.
“Art vs. Craft: Jean Railla looks at art versus craft.” CRAFT: Make Cool Stuff, 04
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Feminist Bootcamp radio segment for public radio’s Word of Mouth (producer).
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“Italian-Japanese Fusion,” “Underground Supper Clubs,” “Women of the Indie Food World,” Word of Mouth, National Public Radio and podcast. 2009-present.
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